Approximately 25 area industry, higher education, and government leaders from businesses, Northwestern State University, and community organizations gathered at the Natchitoches Events Center Wednesday, March 12 for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s LABI State Legislative Issues Luncheon.

The event, sponsored by Northwestern State University, featured LABI president and CEO Will Green. Green, an NSU alumni, spoke of the challenges facing our state and region and of the progress made and of work still to do. He also spoke of LABI’s legislative priorities in the areas of taxation, education, government efficiency and transparency, workforce development and insurance reform.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is recognized as the state’s chamber of commerce and works closely with local chambers of commerce throughout Louisiana to advocate for a business friendly environment for our state.